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063-0902-22L 2 Credits MSC D-ARCH

Historical Constructions

Historische Konstruktionen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Stefan Holzer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:47

Abstract

The lecture on historical constructions deals with historical structures, building technology and mechanics. Each year, a different set of examples is selected.

Objective

The participants learn how to approach historical constructions. At the end of the lecture series, they have a basic understanding about the detailing, the effects caused by historic building processes, and the mechanical behaviour of historical buildings.

Content

In the spring term of 2022, we will cover: arches and vaults: historical development of the art of vaulting; a brief history of centring and falsework; structural performance of arches and vaults; development of arch theories from Blondel's rule to Castigliano's nonlinear elastic approach; arches and vaults in iron and concrete.

Resources

Lecture Notes

None, however, some lectures will be based on journal papers and other materials made accessible to participants.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Wörterbuch (nicht elektronisch)Weitere Informationen: https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/arch/idb/holzer-dam/images/Lehrveranstaltungen/Merkblatt/IDB__Merkblatt_Leistungskontrollen__2018.pdf
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Historische Konstruktionen
Keine Lehrveranstaltungen am 24.3. (Seminarwoche), während den Osterferien, an Feiertagen sowie in den letzten 2 Wochen vor Semesterende (s. Raumbelegungen!).
  • Thu 13:45-15:30 (HIL E 3)
2 h weekly

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